US Bridges

Rt J S over Ely CR

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 34 T 56 N R 7 W · Structure no. 8406

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Ely CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Ely CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,459 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesEly CR
LocationS 34 T 56 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.60655, -91.66138
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2024)
Projected traffic2,459 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Ely CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt J S over Ely CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Ely CR carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Ely CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Ely CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.